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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
An Insane Youths Manias.
VERY POND OF THE GIRLS AND ALSO OF THRownsa
TRAINS OFF The TRACK.

CHICAGO March 26,-A special from Eau Claire
Wis.,, says: During the last few weeks three Wis
consin Central trains have been thrown from the
track about four miles from here by unknow q
parties throwing the switch. Armed men have
been watching the switch night and day. Yester.
day the Chippewa Falls train was Tagged near
Badger Mills by boy, who said he had just seen
Two men putting logs and pieces OF rails
been sent here to investigate these accidents,
was on the train and made a search. The boy W as
arrested on suspicion Of being al the bottom OF all
the accidents He Is about lS years old, small
stature, and says his name Is Eddie Bradley; that
his stepmother lives In New York; that his father
resides In lpsilanti, Mich and sent him to Minne-
apons, 10 his brother James from whom he ran
away. In a package he carries with his clothes Q
life-insurance policy was found, together with
twenty OF thirty letters. directed to Minneapolis
young ladies' with a lock Of hair I'm each, and o
Will bequeathing all sorts OF personal effects 70
various young women. He u thought 70 be In
sane,
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Close and Stubborn Contest Betweco
the Enylish lInixersLly CreWs.

tne EOgttsn eoNefstsy NFS~ss
LONDON March 26.-The annual boat race be-
tween the crews OF oxford and Cambridge Univer-
stiles took place to-day over the usual course on
the Thames from Putney 70 Mortlake, and Was
won by the Cambridge crew. The WIND was tresh
start WAS Il 10 = In favor OF Cambridge. When
the crews launched their boats Just previous 10 the
start the weather Threatened rain. Nht-n lhe
slS haA Tor The race was given the Cambridge crew
at once took the lead. rowing with slightly more
RAPID stroke than that used by their opponents
Al the end OF the first mile the Cambridge boat
was hau length ahead, the race having been
stunDornly contested all the way. The ONfords then
spurted. To this the Cambridge men responded
instantly and effectively, 80 that at Hammer
they had Increased their lead 20 a whole boat
length. Here the oxford crew again put a freSh
burst 10 their speed ana drew up toward their
opponents but managed 10 cut down only a part
or the lead against them AT Chiswtck the ONfords
had Improved their rowing so much that the Cam
bridge men In their Efforts 60 retain their lead
rowed a little wildly, and finally splaShed. but
they recovered themselves quickly, and by 10
supreme enort made up their loss and naCained
their length OF lead. which had been somewhat
under the inequality OF the efforts OF the crew.
OXFORD BKKAKs AN OAR.
At Barnes Bridge, three miles and nve furiongs
from the start, the Cambridge boat was leading
by length and a half. After passing the bridge
The oxford crew broke an oar. That OF course,
won easily by three lengths The race Was a fine
contest as far as Barnes Bridge, being strongly
contested every inch up 10 this point. The oxford
crew pulled better together than their opponents
did and IL is agreed all hands that the distance
they lost before they broke their oar was lost by
bad steering entirely.
The time OF the Cambridge crew was twenty
minutes and nfty-two seconds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

Bettef Protection Against Fire.
TRYING 10 PROVIDE FOB THE SAFETY On rm
CONVENIENT PRINTING OFFICE.
Public Printer Benedict has been In consulta-
ton with the architect OF the Capitol in
to better protection Of the Printing once Build.
ing against fire. Congress appropriated q 600
for this purpose. The building is well supplied
with nre-escape4 and the Public Printer thinks
that the measure OF protection most needed is to
encase the elevator fues with brick. ana proytde
IRON doors I0r the elevator entrances As the
elevators are now they would, In case OF fre draw
tne names nom story to story through the build
Ing:
OOO i0r the purchase OF o site adjoining the Gov
eminent Printing ONCE, and the erection thereon
OF building for storage purposea This money
can only be expended upon the approval OF the
secretary OF the Interior.
would cost 5000, leaving only 5000 for the
Ou1lo1ng. ItWaS decided that that would erect
only ne-story building, andMr. Rounds said that
would be Of no use.
Public Printer Benenict nolas that even . one
story building would be great convenience and
ne Is endeavortng TO prevail up0n Secretary Lamar
70 approve the purchase OF the a1Ee and the ere
ton OF small building,
Secretary Lamar thinks It better 20 hold the
$4,000 and ask Congress to add enough TO It q
erect four.story building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
THE TALK OF LONDON.
The Accusation Of Plagiarism Against
Rider Hagxard-Olhcr lsOsAin.

Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, March 26.-Rider Haggard having been
called up by the Pail Mall Gdzeue for an explana-
ton OF the striking resemblance between "She"
and Moores "Epicurean," and even more, for an
explanation OF the fact that Jess song in his last
book appeared In the New York Christian Union
in 1874. and was copied into several English
papers and magazines at the time Mrs. Haggard
replies In the following note: "Mr. Haggard is
abroad In Cyprus. and Will not return home for
three Or four weeks. As to the suggestion OF
plagiarism from MoOre's 'Epicurean,' 1 am certain
Mr.. Haggard never read the book. believe he
never heard OF IL Till 1t was mentioned to him by
gentleman few days before he started for Egypt.
The poem In Jess was sent to Mr.. Haggard from
South Africa In manuscript In q private letter,
about seven years ago by lady now dead He
has always believed it to be her own composition,
never TO have been published" Upon this the
Pail Mail Gazette says: ''Since Haggard is away,
this is not the moment for comment. Most writer's
we fancy Will agree with US la holding In the
Interests OF literary morality that some further
explanation Is imperativey required"
Swinburne has decided TO publish selections
from his poetry, through ChattO Windus, un-
der the title, "The Western Avernus."
Smith & Elder are about TO publish record OF
travel. said TO be OF peculiar kind. The author,
instead OF making a fortune in America, under.
goes the extremities OF poverty.
great Kaiser commers," or beer festival. Will
be held In ST. James hall tonight under the pres
idency OF Max Muller, in honor Of the birthday Of
the German emperor.
Dixie has temporarilys his connection with
Journalism.
hear that q change Is about to be made once
more In the editorship OF the Daily Netos.
Augustus Harris has determined upon a season
OF grand opera at Drury Lane, upon a scale Sim-
liar to that OF his wonderful pantomimes. He has
already engaged a number OF first-class artists.
He Is at this moment In Milan endeayoring,
hear, to secure the English rights to Verdi's
'Otell0" There Is talk, however, or q season OF
grand opera at Her Majestys Theater, with which
Harris may be induced to unite his own scheme.
This probably, Will mean Patti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
Treasury Department Changes.

treasury department Changes
VIM. E. Myers, OF Georgia, has been appointed
to clerkship OF class one in the oce OF the First
Comptroller, in the Treasury Department, under
the ctvil-service rules The following named per-
sons, having served satisfactory probationary
term OF six months each, have received absolute
appointments, viz: Lee Ullery, Of Illinois; Richard
n. Earle Of Georgia; P. j. Gallagher, of Illinois;
+. G. Cronkhtte, OF Pennsylvania, and D. G. ELS.
worth, OF North Carolina, to class one In the ofce
or the Second Auditor.
Promotions: ROb't X. West, of Kentucky. from
class two to class three; G. NJ. Scanon OF Wiscon-
SIN, from class one to class two: Geo. F. Northrop,
OF south Carolina, from class one to class two; w.
NJ Bailey, OF the District OF Columbia from $500
to the 81 goo class ali in the of1ce OF the First
81 900 to clas one, in the once OF the second Au-
ditOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26


CHRIs1AN Ass0CIArIoN.-Ihe Young Mems
Christian Association is making ready to enter
upon the property purchased BY 1t on King street.
The rooms there win be fitted up for all the reli-
g1Ous and social purposes OF the Association, and
gymnasium VIII be added. The Ladies' Auxiliary
Christian Association has announced q series OF
entertainments to aid In hitting up the new rooms
NoGxa-The Alexandria Musical Association
gave public rehearsal ct Sarepta Han last night
to large auditory.-The council committee on
general laws have devised bill to require the Bell
Telephone Company TO allow all ctt1zenso Alexan-
dr1a 70 use the telephone between Alexandria and
washington, Is q rate not greater than IS cents
for each nve minutee use.---Potomac Lodge, No.
81 L O. U. r., viii atteu0 the funeral OF Mr. Jas.
Crockett, who cQmmitSed suicide yesterday
The senate q uIginia has Raneed the bin valldat-
HolmesI Of this city.-The board OF stewards OF
the II. r Church South hare has made its or
ganizatton moro dcmocrattc, and WIN hereafter
have no PRESIDENT but at each meeting steward
win be chosen 20 preaade The Washington and
Alexandria Ferry Company managers intend opro-
pose to their COMPANY the building Of new steel
steamer, $50 feet long. g be capable q bEeah1ng
ita way through I'll the 1ce that ever forms In the
Potomac. The hat WIN, It . 1aid, make the time
between AexaA0EiA and Warrington In twenty
minuteA Or. With an cCdinasy Aead q steam, IN .
few ninnces 1onGees
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THE TREASURY CHANGES.
Gossip As to Treasurer JOrdan,s Suc.
ceSSOf, Etc.
SECRETARY RAIRcHnD's CIVIL SERVICE AND FnsAH-
CIAL POLICY.

1t Is thought to-day not to be likely that Mr.
Graves VIII be appointed to succeed Treasurer
JORDAN. Doubtless no man will be appointed to
tne place who would not be entirely acceptable to
MT Falrch1ld, and 1t is thought that for several
reasons the President will prefer to make an ap-
pontment from outside the service. 1t is reported
tnat an Ohio man may be selected, while New
YORKER Will be chosen for the Assistant Secretary
snip LETT vacant by the promotion Of Mr. Fair;
chlid' Since Secretary Manning's retirement was
announced there has been a lurking fear Of the
possibility that the new head of the Department
might not be In full accord with civil service re-
fears.
1t is not expected that there will be any imme-
o!aso cnange In the policy Of the Department
unoer Mr. Fa1rchild. He has been practically at
tne neao OF the Department ever since MI. Man.
nlnS aCCack, and though he may have been con-
IoIeo Oy the policy already established, it Is be-
Hevea tnat ne acted chiefly upon his own Judg-
Ment he mas studied the finances with great
care. ana has the department fully in hand. There
Is perlecI confidence felt in his ability to deal with
any cOndltl0n OF the finances that is likely to aSe
IL Is !nOught that he viii make q great effort to
AVOID the necessity OF an extra session OF Con-
gresS, ana unless something unexpected should
happen, ne will probably be able to do so. He will
probably make the purchase Of SAG, ,OOO, 900 bonds
required 1or the sinking fund during the year all
ID Ine nrst hall, If strain should come. This
WOui0 keep money easy until Congress met in De-
cemOer, and 1t would remain with that body to
act upon the question.
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SAW BOTH THE YACHTS.
They Were Far Apart. Rus Could Not
Tell which VIVA which,

NEW YORK, March 26.-The steamship Saale,
which arrived this morning from Bremen, reports
having seen both the Dauntless and Coronet on
March 21st, but could not distine uish them by
name. one was In latitude 48 degrees q minutes:
longitude "a degrees 40 minutes. and the other In
latitude 45 degrees 80 minutes; longitude 80 dc.
greeS ~ minutes
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A Planning Mill and Busimess HOusou
Rmrnned.

QUINCY, ILL.,, March 26.-At 12:15 this morning
IRE broke out In the extensive planning mill of on
Hodgedon, and In few minutes the entire build
ing, wooden structure, was In flames. The Bal.
lard House, three-story brick, adjoining the mill
took tire, and was destroyed. The butter and egR
house OF Stor1ner, betne Co, o two-st0ry brick,
brick, occupied as Q barber-shop and residence
was also destroyed, togerner with q frame resi-.
dence and large amount or lumber. The losses
aggregate $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

FuNKRAL-The funeral OF Ars. Alice McLaugh-
lin whose sudden death was mentioned In The
STAR took place this morning from her late resi-
dence No. 1908 10Th street. The remains were
inferred at Holy Rood Cemetery.
REAL ESTATE SALRA-C. II. Fickling, real
estate broker, reports the following sales: part
lot 155, In square "A, improved for w. j. Gill to
Mrs c. I. North, for 800; also part OF lot l24 in
square 81, improved nor John w. walker to same
tor 81, $50 There Is ON increasing demand for Inn
proved and unimproved property In this section.
NorEs.-Mr. Andrew Luke, who has been III for
been placed in the triangular reservation at the
intersection OF n and 2Sth Streets.-The street
sweepers are needed on 2oth street.
GRAIN RRCRxFID.-Canal Boat Beulah arrived
with 800 bushels OF wheat Tor g. 7. Dunlop.
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FRANCIS PALMS, MILLIONS.
The Beginning Of What Promises to He
come q Famous Fight Over Them.

come q Famous Fight Over Them.
CHICAGO, March ga special from Detroit
says: Judge Thomas NJ. Cooley appeared In the
Wayne circuit court yesterday as counsel for Miss
ClOtilde Palms, daughter and joint heir with her
brother, Francis f. Palms. OF the estate OF the
late Francis Palms. The latter ieft property
valued at about $1,000 900 TO his two children.
The Will provides for trust to be held until ma
turtty is attained by the children for either heir
This is as near as the teStator could come TO en-.
failing his vast possessions, and the lawyers say
that this will not stand the test OF our laws. A
provision in the viii diSinherited either heir who
should contest the Will. ON its face, therefore,
this case is merely friendly discussion the part
OF counsel to settle what the provisions OF the will
mean. Under this disguise turks what is expected
will prove the greatest Will contest In the history
Of the State, and is likely 10 give Miss Palms more
notOriety, she being known TO the public now as
the lady with whom Senator Jones, OF Florida,
was smitten. As Miss Palms has no children, the
estate. in case she dies unmarried and childleSs,
would revert TO her brother or his children. Be-
sides Judge Cooley, there Is an eminent array OF
legal talent In the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
A County Seat Fight
THE BOOKS AND RECORDS FoRCIBLY REMOVED BIZ a
BIG AHMED MOB.

ST. PAuI, Minn March 26.-At Carrie Thursday
night dispatch was received from Attorney Gem
eral Cnpp, that Gov. McGill had signed q procla-
nation lor the removal OF the county seat 10
Slayton. Al O'Clock In the morning teams began
TO arrive, and at O'Clock an armed mob OF from
500 TO 200 men surrounded the county building
and put out the guards They loaded the books
and furniture OF the auditor register and attorney
and lett Slayton. The county attorney register
OF deeds, and the auditor were the leaders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

The EARTHQUAKR AT NIcR-The Secretary Of
state has received from q. S. Consul Hathaway, at
Nice, an elaborate account OF the recent earth
quake at Nice
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Changes i'm the Engineer Corps.

Changes i'm the Engineer Corps.
Capt. g. 8. Leach, engineer corps, has been or
dered from Memphis to St Louis to relieve Capt.
Thos. Turtle as secretary and disbursng oflcer Of
the MISSISSIPPI River commission. Capt. Turtle
has been ordered to Washington for duty In the
onice OF the chief OF engineers Second Lieut.
Chas. l. Potter, ordered from Fort LeavenWorth,
kansas, 70 Winets Point. N. Y, for duty with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
Barns Wrecked and blown Away and
a Church Twisted About.

WHEELING, w. Va, March 26-The hurricane OF
early yesterday morning did a large amount OF
damage in this vicinity, although the city itself
escaped, owing to its sheltered position. At
Moundsytlle the large barn OF Chas. Jasper was
wrecked. Near Cameron, Mr.. Otis dwelling house
was destroyed. At L1ttletOn, barns and a saw
mill were wrecked. The Catholic church at
Broad Tree station, on the Baltimore road, was
twisted at right angles to its former position Six
miles abo re This city the large stock barn OF Ed
ward Miller was blown quarter OF mile and re-
duced TO sp1nUerS. At Burton large amount OF
lumber was widely scattered. Reports OF other
damages are constantly coming In.
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Germany and the Vatican.
BISMARCK MAKES RELIGIOUS But NO POLITICAL,
CONCESsIONs

ROME, March 26.-Msgr. Galembertl, the special
papal delegate TO Berlin, has telegraphed TO the
pope that he has obtained from Prince Bismarck
all the religious concessions asked by the vatican,
but has not obtained any political concession.
The leaders OF the center (Catholic) party maln-
tain great reserve towards Msgr. Galemberti.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
Telegrams to The Star.
COMFORT FOR THE GLADSTONIANS.
UnionEE Not as Strong as Was Expected.
CAMBRIDGE WINS THE BOAT RACE
THE OCEAN RACERS AGAIN SIGHTED.
Damage by the Hurricane Near Wheeling.
The Majority Against MOrley's Amend
meml smaller than Exnecfed.

nsent Smaller than Expected.
Special Cable Dispatch to The EVENING STAR
LONDON, March 26-The normal unionist ma
1ority is l2L Late last night the unionists whips
anticipated a majority OF o. SO that the actual
majority Of 80 against Morleyis amendment, taken,
as it viii be, in connection with the Gladstonian
victory at nkeston, is very satisfactory. AS
Harcourt elegantly put it: ''The bill has aborted
before its BIRTH" Last nights session was long
one, lasting Till half-pasJ TWO. II was relieved
only by the rollicking speech OF Harcourt, some
balting or Goschen, and a wrangle between Sexton
and Smith on the state OF Parneils health. There
was, however, nothing noticeable about IL
By Associated Press.
Three OniOnists Against the Govern.
meAts
LONDON, March 26.-In the division last night in
the House OF Commons. on Mr.. Morleys amend
ment TO the government S motion 10 grant urgency
1Or The coercion BILL three UnionlSS voted against
the government. seven Un1OnlSt members were
absent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26
THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY. Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS.
Northwest Corner Pennsylvania Ave. and llth st. bv
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
s H. KAUFFMANN, Presx

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esT.S or oF SIC yer month Copies at the counter
month; one year. SO; SIX months AZ w -
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IHs WEEKLY STAE-published On Fr,dav-s1 .
year postage prepaid Six months so cents
- All mail subscriptions must be paid in advance,
be paper sent longer than is paid for '
hates OF advertising made known, ~, ,,,,;c,,,
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THE G. A. r. GRANT acknowledgements
Chief Fairchtld, or the Grand Army of the kepub-
lie, has issued general order to the different de-
partments throughout the country appointing a
COMMITTEES to be known as the Grant Memorial
committee. 1t win be composed OF one member
from each department. and the cOmmander-tn-
chief will act as chairman Gen. s. s. Burdeute Will
represent the Department OF the Potomac, and in
addition be chairman OF the executive committee
General Fatrchid suggests that on the 27th day Of
April next, which Will be the sixty-ffth ann1ver-
sary OF the birth OF General Grant, every post Of
the Grand Army Of the Republic shall hold feast
OF patriotism, and thereupOn solicit and receive
contributions for the memorial
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A Congress Of Stati.ticians.


THE MEETING TO BE HELD IN ROME NEXT MONTH.
AS stated in THE STAR, Prof j. Il. Dodge, statis-
t1cian OF the Department OF Agriculture, has gone
to Europe as delegate to the International Sta
tstical Institute. The object Of this association
Is TO bring the leading statistacians Of different
countries into closer communication, so as to In
crease their facilities for comparison OF views and
for the adoption OF concerted action in the
ZION OF such plans as they may agree on for the
collecting, compiling and disseminating OF stat1s-
tlcal information. The urgency OF many OF the
questions now pressed upon the attention OF gov
ernments gives especial Importance TO the means
OF obtaining trustworthy Information upon the
subjects TO be dealt w1th that the political and
economic theories by which public affairs are
largely 1nnuenced may rest, as far as posi-
BILE, On q solid basis OF 1ndisputable
facts. 1t Is the aim Of the Statistical
Institute to consider what questions there are
upon which statistical Information is more espe-
ctally needed, what information would most di-
rectly contribute to their solution and how statS-
tcal Information In general may be best collected
compiled and presented to the public, as to give
1t the highest attatnable degree OF efficiency and
value, and facilitate comparison between the sta
t1St1cS or different countries. This last point Is
especially important as means OF making the
the others, and this Is an object which the Inter-
national Statistical Institute through its biennial
meetings and other means OF keeping up cOmmu-
nicatiOn between its members and securing uni
formity in statistical forms and methods, will be
especially efficient in promoting. The meeting TO
which Mr. Dodge is now on his way Is to he held in
Rome about Easter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

TN HIGH eCHooL CAD8TA-The Hikh School
cadets gave an exhibition dtill last nfght. The
main hall OF the High School building was nlled
WITH large audience, who were much pleased
with the precision and skill evidenced by the bat
tallon The 0lee Club assisted IN the evenings en-
tegta1nmenk s4Ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

BUFFALO,. NY, March 26.-To the list OF The
hotel fire dead should be added the name OF Ed
ward Whelan, OF Newburg, making . total u
fifteen.
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An AbattOir Rurned.

TRENTON. n. j., March 26-1he abattolr OF
John Taylor & Co., at East Trenton, was burned
this morning. The slaughter, fertilizer, WOOL
pelt and hide houses with valuable machinery
is $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

AMONG THE PRESIDENTS CALLERS to-day were
the Attorney General Senators Hampton and Van
Wyck, ex-senator Mcdonald. Hon. Frank Hurd,
Assistant Secretary Of State Porter, Representa-
lives Grain, Brown and King, ChaS P. button Of
rev York, Jas. jackson, 1r., OF Washington, Ray
=. spencer, Peter Burgard, Jno. b. Sackett and
George Fiske OF Buffalo, and Inspector General
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

THERE ARE IN The STAR TO-DAY 375 new adver-
tlsements, being the largest number ever printed
In one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-26

CHICAGO OFFICIALS UNDER ARREsf.-Adam OchA
ex-chatrman OF the Cook County, III. board and Dan
fel Wren, prominent member OF the present board
OF commissioners were arrested In Chicago yester.
day evening charged with completely In the 'sbo0-
escn csse canss ss s,sa r. sss,,s9 Tor Van
pelt, noted ex-commissioner supposed 70 be the
head-cenJer of the combine. There have been
involving many well-known persons OUTSIDE or ON
ctals. The tact that he has not been arrested.
although indicted, lends color TO the ruInor oon-
cerntng him, and has caused renewed consterna-
don among the suspects. whose number h placed
as high IS nfty.